Hichilema in Kitwe: ‘Zambia First’ as President Asks for Votes on Aug 13

Zambia's election will test incumbent Hichilema's economic record

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ALHAJI FARUK KIRUNDA: Why LC 1 and 11 elections matter 

Ugandans countrywide are set to vote Local Council 1 (village/cell) and 11 (parish/ward) chairpersons countrywide on July 28 and August 10, respectively. The Independent Electoral Commission is currently conducting programs in preparation for these very vital elections which will be by queuing (lining up)- behind candidates or their symbols or agents. It’s very concerning, however, [] The post ALHAJI FARUK KIRUNDA: Why LC 1 and 11 elections matter appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Economic Recovery Dominates Zambia Presidential Race

Zambia is preparing for its presidential election in August, with incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema widely tipped to secure a second term, although opposition leader Brian Mundubile is expected to mount a significant challenge. The election is expected to serve as a referendum on Hichilema’s economic performance since he assumed office in 2021 after inheriting an [] The post Economic Recovery Dominates Zambia Presidential Race appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

HH urges Zambians to reject ‘leaders who destroyed the nation’ as UPND launches campaign, defends free education, reserves

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged Zambians not to return to power leaders he accused of “destroying the country” as he officially launched the United Party for National Development (UPND) presidential campaign at Heroes Stadium on Sunday. Speaking at the event, Hichilema cautioned citizens against reverting to what he described as a period of suffering. He [] The post HH urges Zambians to reject ‘leaders who destroyed the nation’ as UPND launches campaign, defends free education, reserves first appeared on Mwebantu.

Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko écourte les vacances des députés après son revers devant le Conseil constitutionnel

Les vacances des députés sénégalais ont été de courte durée. Partis en vacances le 30 juin dernier, ils ont déjà été rappelés par le président de l’Assemblée nationale. Selon le journal sénégalais Les Échos, Ousmane Sonko a convoqué une réunion d’urgence du bureau de l’institution parlementaire ce vendredi 10 juillet 2026 à 15h. Pour l’heure, l’ordre du [] The post Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko écourte les vacances des députés après son revers devant le Conseil constitutionnel first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Tanzania: Tanzania Has Banned Political Rallies Again - What the Government Fears

[The Conversation Africa] Public rallies were banned in Tanzania in June 2026 for the second time in a decade. The first ban was imposed by President John Magufuli in 2016. His successor, President Samia Hassan, lifted it in 2023 as part of a reform agenda. Now she has reimposed the ban. Dan Paget has spent over a decade chronicling the struggles of Tanzania's democracy movement amid waves of repression. He's had a special focus on a form of political communication that's of extraordinary significance in Tanzania: mass rallies. He

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Stronger Namibia–Tanzania Economic Cooperation

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 20 June 2026 Keynote Address by Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, at the Tanzania–Namibia Business Forum. The post President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Stronger Namibia–Tanzania Economic Cooperation appeared first on The Namibian.

Gov. Inuwa Yahaya sends 23 commissioner-nominees to Gombe assembly

By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has forwarded the names of 23 commissioner-nominees to the Gombe State House of Assembly for confirmation as members of the State Executive Council. The request was conveyed in a letter dated June 29, 2026, and addressed to the Speaker of the House, Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo, [] The post Gov. Inuwa Yahaya sends 23 commissioner-nominees to Gombe assembly appeared first on Vanguard News.

Zimbabwe's power shift: What Mnangagwa's constitutional changes mean

Zimbabwe's power shift: What Mnangagwa's constitutional changes mean

Tanzania Crackdown Intensifies Ahead of Planned Anti-Government Protests

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — Tanzania is currently on high alert as a widespread crackdown on dissent unfolds ahead of planned anti-government protests. Authorities have arrested dozens of individuals in an effort to quell demonstrations organized by activists who are demanding democratic reforms across the East African nation. The planned rallies, scheduled for Tuesday, center []